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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
ADSL2 Modem with USB and Ethernet
Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the ADSL2 Modem. The Linksys ADSL2 Modem gives you an instant, high-speed
connection to the Internet. ADSL technology lets you access the Internet using your existing phone lines, without
interfering with your voice phone service. You can talk on the phone and surf the net at the same time. Web
surfing and your e-mail are instantly available, anytime.
The ADSL2 Modem is compatible with the latest ADSL standards, including ADSL2 and is upgradeable to ADSL2+.
With incoming data speeds up to 12 Mbps (depending on your service level), ADSL broadband service means that
downloads and graphic-intensive web pages will load in seconds.
Installation is quick and simple. Connect it directly to any PC with an available USB or Ethernet port, and you’re
ready to surf the Internet. Or connect it to a Linksys router and share that high-speed Internet access with
everyone on your home network.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the ADSL2 Modem and configure it to access the Internet.
These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the ADSL2 Modem.

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the ADSL2 Modem.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the ADSL2 Modem’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ADSL2 Modem
This chapter describes the physical features of the Modem.
• Chapter 3: Connecting the ADSL2 Modem
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Modem to your PC and the Internet.
• Chapter 4: Installing the USB Driver
This chapter shows you how to install the necessary Windows driver if you are using a USB connection to
connect the ADSL2 Modem.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the ADSL2 Modem
This chapter show you how to configure settings for the ADSL2 Modem.